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Nigeria’s Flood Season is Here. How Are We Protecting Children Before Disaster Strikes?

Aug 31, 2026
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Finding Ebola Earlier: Can Village-Based Surveillance Strengthen DRC’s Outbreak Response?

Aug 29, 2026
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eHealth Africa, Nigeria Health Watch Officially Launch Insights Learning Forum 2026 Report

Aug 28, 2026
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For Lazuru Tudai Residents in Kaduna, Accessing Healthcare Means a Long Journey to an Unsafe PHC

Aug 27, 2026
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Women Are Transforming the Global Health Workforce, But Not Yet Its Leadership

Aug 26, 2026
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Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 9, 2025

Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence. Three months later, Sanofi, another leading pharmaceutical company, also announced their exit from Nigeria. The recurrent instability in the foreign exchange market and high manufacturing costs made it difficult for multinational companies to […]

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Two Men’s Mission to Restoring Eye Sights amid Searing Temperatures in Kwara State

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 7, 2025

Abdullahi Muritala (Lead Writer) On a sunny day in April 2022, Memunat Aransiola, a petty trader, stepped out from her weary-roofed bungalow to pick up some items in the market. Suddenly, everything went from dim to blurry. The hot weather seemed to have triggered an eye defect she had. “I quickly called for support, and […]

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Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 4, 2025

This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and drive action on Universal Health Coverage. Healthcare financing plays a crucial role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by offering financial risk protection to individuals and shielding them from the financial hardships associated […]

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Kura Town Hall: Heartfelt Testimonies Spark Demand for Better Maternal Services

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 3, 2025

For many women in Kura, pregnancy and childbirth remain a dangerous journey. The lack of adequate maternal healthcare services has led to preventable tragedies, prompting urgent calls for action. At a recent town hall meeting held on February 19, 2025, at Kura’s Emir’s Palace, residents shared emotional testimonies that underscored the pressing need for improved […]

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From Nigeria to Kenya: Primary Health Systems Fail to Serve People with Disabilities

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 31, 2025

Elijah Olusegun and Kevin Mwanza (Lead Writers) Seidu Olumide’s experience at the Igando-Egan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos was hindered by a significant communication barrier. As someone who requires sign language, he often found unavailable, forcing him to rely on his son as an interpreter during his previous visit in November. In Kenya, Hamphrey […]

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